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Airlines begin to hike fares due to higher fuel prices, shares stabilise
AIR New Zealand said on Tuesday it has raised fares due to the Middle East conflict and may take further pricing action, underscoring how global airlines will seek to pass […]
Trump vows Iran war will ‘end very soon’
TEHRAN: President Donald Trump said Monday that US military operations in Iran would be ending soon, reassuring markets that have been thrust into chaos by a war still reverberating across […]
Taiwan says US has not approached it about weapons transfers to Middle East
TAIPEI, March 10 (Reuters) – The United States has not approached Taiwan about transfers of weapons to the Middle East, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Tuesday, after South Korea […]
US, Israel see gap on Iran as Trump under pressure
WASHINGTON: Ten days after attacking Iran together, the United States and Israel have seen a public divergence, with President Donald Trump facing political pressure and not sharing Israel’s long-term goals. […]
Eight suspected members of burglary gang charged under Sosma
BUTTERWORTH: Eight people have been charged in the Sessions Court here with being members of the organised crime group known as Geng Adik Labu Besar. Read full story Date: 10 […]
Man killed, sister seriously hurt in machete attack in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI: A man was killed while his younger sister’s hand was almost severed when they were attacked with a machete in an incident at Taman Kempas here on Tuesday […]
Ringgit opens firmer against US$ amid improved risk sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by improved risk sentiment, although caution lingered in global markets amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an analyst […]
Asia markets rebound, oil dives as Trump says Iran war could end soon
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rallied and oil prices plunged at the start of trading on Tuesday, following a volatile session for markets overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Middle […]
FBM KLCI rebounds as oil retreats, Trump says Iran war to be over soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s benchmark index jumped on Tuesday as it partially retraced the losses made in the previous session after US President Donald Trump signalled the end of the Middle […]
Colombia’s ruling party to be top force in Senate, but without majority
BOGOTA, March 9 (Reuters) – Colombia’s ruling party, the left-leaning Historic Pact, emerged from Sunday’s elections as the strongest political force in the incoming Senate, analysts said on Monday, although […]